191 East 17 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05121-0060Map
Owner of record: Mendel Berger, Trustee
191 East 17 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1936 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 47 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Mendel Berger, Trustee. HPD has recorded 334 housing violations here, most recently on July 9, 2026. 38 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 47 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 334
- DOB violations
- 30
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 251
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 334
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at compactor closet, 6th story
Jul 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at roof door
Jun 21, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak the ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set in the entrance located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at bulkhead door leading to roof at public hall stairs, 6th story
Jun 3, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of partition wall erected from floor and up close to the ceiling creating additional room in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods drop ladder fully extended at 2nd stack from north at east at building rear at fire escape
Jun 3, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the south yard
Apr 30, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway
Apr 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 6h, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east original violation 18661137 issued 22-feb-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 6H
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6h, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 6H
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6h, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 6H
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6h, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 6H
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at all walls and ceiling inside closet at west in the private hallway located at apt 6h, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 6H
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 6h, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 6H
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 6h, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 6H
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance, lower sash in the private hallway located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 2H
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 1h, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 1H
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 1G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 3H
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Jul 30, 2025 · Apt 6B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Jul 30, 2025 · Apt 6B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Jul 30, 2025 · Apt 6B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin to west wall in the bathroom located at apt 6b, 6th story, 4th apartment from north at east
Jul 30, 2025 · Apt 6B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electric extension cord running from compactor closet into apartment 2c at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 24, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts #3c, vacate order # 259685 . in the entire apartment located at apt, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 22, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts #2c vacate order # 259685 . in the entire apartment located at apt, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 22, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts #1c vacate order #259685 . in the entire apartment located at apt, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 22, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electrical extension cord from light fixture at compactor room at east wall leading to apt 2c 2nd story west 1 front entrance door at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 21, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of pushbar with key operated lock installed on bulkhead door at roof
Jul 15, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 30
- Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2024
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 2, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 19, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 5, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 10, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 26, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 18, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - active
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 30, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 7, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 16, 2015
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 24, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 7, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 30, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 9, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 18, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 22, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 21, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 3, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 10, 2002
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p2692
Mar 14, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p2692
Feb 3, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p2692
Dec 11, 1998
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)provide access to machine room
Jun 1, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 1
(cease use)5.a.10(c/u),5.b.10(c/u),67.x.10,61.n.8(c/u),61.b.7=c/u 5-a-10 car door restrictor(altered)c/u 5-b-10 excessive gap on car door return post 67-x-10 car phone inoperative 61-b-7 main line fuses unreada
Dec 12, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
5a10;5e1;11x10;32e1;67l10;60l10;68m7;52m7;70p16. 5a10-cease use item. door zone restrictor has been tampered with disabled and rendered inoperative. this is a safety device to ensure elevator passengers safety
Aug 28, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
5a10,8v1,11x10,5e1,16j10,98m5,99m5,70p16. 5a10-cease use item door zone restrictor has been tampered with disabled and rendered inoperativel this is a saety device to ensure elevator passengers safety.repair re
Jun 13, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit: note: interior partition wall erected at cellar. creating 2 rooms w/kitchen w/gas stove. plumbing work completed for 2 kitchen. gas & lines w/o approval from this dept. interior partitions wall
Jul 16, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
67x10 phone inoperative.
May 2, 2014 · Penalty $250
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg.noted: flashing around base of elevator buckhead at roof in disrepair w/ openings/water damage at ceiling below at public hallway.entire walkway at south lot line in disrepair w/ cracke
May 2, 2007 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
73# 75 perform 5 yr test properly tag device and file from elevs
Feb 27, 1993 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Non-hazardous
10l 14m 15l 21m 25q 28h 37g 53x 74m 74 capacity place
Feb 6, 1991 · Penalty $75
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 6F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 6F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 13, 2026 · Apt 6F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 6H
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 6H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 6H
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 6H
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 6H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 1E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 1E
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 1E
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 5E
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Sep 21, 2024 · Apt 5E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 29, 2024 · Apt 6G
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 29, 2024 · Apt 6G
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 29, 2024 · Apt 6G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 29, 2024 · Apt 6G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 29, 2024 · Apt 6G
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 29, 2024 · Apt 6G
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 29, 2024 · Apt 6G
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 28, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 28, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 28, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 6F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 6F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 6F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 6F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 25, 2023 · Apt 4E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 25, 2023 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 25, 2023 · Apt 4E
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 25, 2023 · Apt 4E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1936
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 47
- Building area
- 48,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 11,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5121 / 60
- Assessed value
- $400,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #302286, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.
Questions about 191 East 17 Street
Who owns 191 East 17 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mendel Berger, Trustee.
Does 191 East 17 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 334 housing violations at this property.
Is 191 East 17 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 47 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 47 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 191 East 17 Street built?
City records list 1936 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 191 East 17 Street?
It has 47 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.